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Energy Efficiency

Energy Efficiency

Appliances refer to items like microwaves, stoves, ovens, dishwashers, washers and dryers and others found around the home and some businesses, most of which are major energy hogs. Green appliances, often given "Energy Star" approval, are ones that have been improved on the eco-friendliness scale — they use less energy and therefore emit a decreased amount of carbon emissions and are better for the environment. (Photo: Flickr)

Articles about Energy Efficiency

The Solar Decathlon China kicks off next month in the coal capital of Datong (talk about an apropos locale.) Here's a look at the 22 collegiate teams competing to build the ultimate solar-powered abode.

Plants with the most efficient photosynthesis use quantum mechanics to convert sunlight into chemical energy. The physics term "superposition" allows plant cells to convert solar energy through multiple energy pathways at once.

Not content with leaving any energy-guzzling stones unturned, the NRDC turns its attention to-perpetually plugged-in devices that consume just as much electricity as flat-screen TVs: Modems and routers.

This week: Eliminating geriatric urine stench, highlights from the Shed of the Year Competition and a steel-framed prefab circa 1955 hits the market. Plus, the joys and terrors of owning a Frank Lloyd Wright home.